Welcome Robyn Patterson to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

Robyn Patterson is a senior public affairs strategist with deep experience at the intersection of politics, policy, and media. She served as a spokesperson in the Biden White House, where she led communications strategy on some of the administration’s most complex and high-profile issues—including labor and tech policy, civil rights, and crisis response. In that role, she prepared senior officials for major media interviews, developed cross-agency messaging frameworks, and worked closely with national reporters to shape coverage during fast-moving events.

Before joining the White House, Robyn served in senior communications roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce and in the Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, helping to navigate legislative negotiations, economic messaging, and media engagement at the highest levels of government.

Today, Robyn is building the public affairs practice at Allison Worldwide, a leading marketing and communications agency. In this role, she advises companies, coalitions, and philanthropic organizations on how to navigate today’s evolving policy landscape, communicate with credibility in polarized environments, and respond strategically to reputational risks. She specializes in helping clients apply campaign-style communications strategies—message discipline, stakeholder engagement, and rapid response—to private sector and nonprofit challenges.

Be sure to join us for our Networking Luncheon: Shaping Power: How Strategic Communications Influence Policy, Perception, and Public Trust

Date: February 11

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Houston-Galveston Area Council 3555 Timmons Ln #100 Houston, TX 77027

High Stakes. High Visibility. High Impact.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Robyn Patterson, senior public affairs strategist at Allison Worldwide and former spokesperson in the Biden White House. Robyn will share an inside look at how high-level communications strategies are developed and deployed when the stakes are highest.

Join PRSA Houston for a timely and practical discussion on communications that shape outcomes when it matters most. Don’t just respond—lead.

Sign up and learn more about Robyn. Register here: https://prsahouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php...

Connect with Robyn Patterson at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-patterson/

Connect with Veronica V. Sopher at:
Website: https://www.veronicavsopher.com/
Social:@VeronicaVSopher

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRactically Speaking Houston is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Corey Martin to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

Corey has spent over 25 years contributing to powerful integrated earned communications programs – connecting influencer marketing with earned media to effectively take advantage of an ever-changing media landscape. Press + media influencers as well as social + cultural influencers create a media dynamic that requires a cohesive strategy and as Managing Director of Media & Influence at Allison Worldwide, Corey focuses on bringing an evolved approach to an expanding media universe to deliver true ROI for clients. Corey has built PR and influencer strategies for Super Bowl advertising campaigns and “Big Game” guerilla marketing initiatives leveraging influencers for a variety of brands including Cetaphil, AXE, Dove Men+Care, Flipz and many others. Corey is also a professor of influencer marketing at Montclair State University and creates content with his husband and son on their Instagram and TikTok Channel @RainbowDads with over 2M+ followers across Instagram and TikTok. RainbowDads has become a go-to voice for brands looking to connect with families through authenticity and laughter love of sports. Known for deep ties to the NFL, Buffalo Bills, and broader sports community, Corey brings both professional and personal influencer expertise to his work with a variety of clients.

Be sure to join us Thursday, Jan 22 for our webinar INFLUENCE IN MOTION: WHAT’S HOT, WHAT’S NEXT, AND WHAT MATTERS IN 2026
Register here: https://prsahouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=255&ts=1768491338

Connect with Corey Martin at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-r-martin-b604a5/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyreidmartin/
https://www.instagram.com/rainbowdads/

Connect with Veronica V. Sopher at:
Website: https://www.veronicavsopher.com/
Social:@VeronicaVSopher

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRactically Speaking Houston is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Angelique Myers Evans, MPA, APR to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

Angelique Myers Evans, MPA, APR is the Chief Communications Officer at Houston TranStar, where she leads internal and external strategic communications for a multi-agency regional transportation and emergency management organization. She also serves as the President of PRSA Houston, one of the nation’s largest Public Relations Society of America chapters.

Angelique is the founder of Angie Malone Studios and brings more than 20 years of experience spanning radio and television broadcasting, public relations, and executive coaching. Holding a Master of Public Administration and Accredited in Public Relations (APR), she helps professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact—on stage, on camera, and in the boardroom.

Connect with Angelique at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiemalone/

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRactically Speaking Houston is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.